One of my favorite Bible passages is Isaiah 58. In this chapter God tells what is considered to be a “true fast”— “Is this not the kind of fast I desire--To loose every bond of injustice, untie the knots of violent dealings, to set the oppressed free, and break every...
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JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Legal Advocate & Intake Coordinator Justice And Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC), a faith based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is seeking a bilingual legal advocate and intake coordinator to join our team. This position is based in Denver,...
JAMLAC at Woman Powering Change
Organizations committed to empowering and assisting victims and survivors of abuse. JAMLAC's Women Justice AdvocatesSpecial thanks to our Bilingual Navigator Aide Salazar Zetina for making this possible! Our exceptional advocates from JAMLAC attended the Woman...
JAMLAC FY2022 Annual Impact Report is Finally Here!
ANNUAL-REPORT-2-1Download We are thrilled to share JAMLAC’s accomplishments and impact in this report with you, as you contributed to this success. This good work gives clients the opportunity to rebuild their lives and change the course of their futures. This year...
Behind Every Attorney is an Amazing Paralegal
“There is no greater joy than to see my clients’ lives transformed. To walk alongside them through their journey and see the end result is priceless.” – Rosanna Mendoza-Rios, Senior Paralegal Most times, we only hear about the great work attorneys do. However, behind...
Self-Care Activities are Essential for All Victim Advocates
Every day, paralegals, attorneys, and legal advocates at JAMLAC are exposed to trauma through the stories of the survivors we work with – whether the stories are heard in person, in writing, over the phone, or through social media. Constant exposure to trauma can...
300 consultations at PorchLight
300 consultations at PorchLight during the same month Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, signed one of the most progressive domestic violence bills. PorchLight Staff, Colorado Governor, Jared Polis and Family Law attorney Ruby Crews We are very happy to...
JAMLAC and Arapahoe County Building Healthy Communities
Last month, we watched a mother from Arapahoe County seek justice for her family and begin a brighter future in her city. Rosa was a victim of abuse for years. When she finally called the police and reported her abuser, her life changed forever. “I reported...